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CommonGround Kansas connects farmers and consumers at
Feast of the Fields.
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October 12, 2012
CommonGround Kansas Cultivates a Dialogue
This fall, CommonGround volunteers opened an ongoing dialogue about food in Kansas. Participating in both the Feast of the Fields event and a dinner at the state fair, LaVelle Winsor, Katie Sawyer, Kara James and Nicole Small helped consumers connect with the farmers who grow the food on their tables.
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RFS Important; Waiver Request Premature
In comments submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, NCGA expressed strong support for the Renewable Fuel Standard and noted that granting a waiver at this point would be premature.
"NCGA and our member associations have long supported the RFS2, including the waiver provision process," wrote NCGA President Pam Johnson. In response to a 2008 waiver request, EPA had established that severe harm to the economy attributed to the RFS was one of only two grounds for granting a waiver. "We believe the burden of proof for severe harm to the economy falls on the petitioner," Johnson said. "Since higher feed prices are only one piece of a complicated economic puzzle we believe the petitioners have failed to establish this proof."
NCGA also pointed out that, with harvest still underway, a complete count of the 2012 corn crop is unavailable, and that this information is needed for an informed decision by the EPA.
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USFRA Brings Food Dialogues to Big Apple
 Americans continue to have questions about how food is grown and raised. In response, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, which was created to lead the dialogue and answer questions consumers have about food production will host The Food Dialogues: New York in November. NCGA is a proud founder and affiliate of the alliance.
Recently, USFRA announced the panelists who will assemble at The TimesCenter in Midtown Manhattan Nov. 15 for panel discussions on some of today's most pressing issues concerning food - antibiotics, biotechnology and media, marketing and food.
To learn more and view a list of panelists, click here.
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On Corn Commentary, you can always get the latest news on the situations impacting today's farmer. Whether delving into the details of pending legislation or exploring how to agvocate more effectively, Corn Commentary offers a fresh perspective.
This week, the bloggers examine how renewed excitement for voting could help rural communities regain political clout. To find out more, click here.
Click here to explore our blog posts on a variety of interesting, insightful topics. |
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Field Notes
This week, Field Notes opened the farm gate to visit with friends from Missouri and Indiana. From their combine cabs, these farmers open their homes and their fields to help consumers connect with agriculture. Click here to catch up.
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Harvest Forms Online
With USDA reports indicating that harvest is now far more than half complete, NCGA reminds contest entrants that harvest forms must be submitted within a week of harvesting. In order to make submission simpler, harvest forms are available online. To learn more, click here. |
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Rock Ethanol!
With only days remaining before NCGA's "Ethanol Rocks" contest final deadline of Monday, Oct. 15. Find out more about how college and high school students can rock the contest by
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Harvest Progress
Farmers picked up the pace, pushing corn harvest closer to completion ahead of schedule. Currently, 69 percent of harvested acres have already been brought in, according to USDA reports.
For a full analysis, click here. |
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